KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Mar 09, 2020, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (11/25/19) -BSMITH Product has been approved for Phase 4, Experimental. The vendor shall fond a Contractor willing to use the product on a limited basis. See Recommendation for comments. Trial areas would need a forensic investigation as a follow-up. (3/9/2020) -BSMITH

Trade Name: Master Dowel


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
05-07030.Report of Proof Load Test-Revised.pdf	application/pdf	37	1075 Brad Zaun	Master Dowel	Nov 22, 2019	5240	Yes
05-07030.Report of Proof Load Test-Revised.pdf	application/pdf	37	1075 Brad Zaun	Master Dowel	Nov 22, 2019	5241	Yes
1.5 DB Glass Content.pdf	application/pdf	45	1075 Brad Zaun	Master Dowel	Nov 22, 2019	5242	Yes
1.5 DB Shear.pdf	application/pdf	103	1075 Brad Zaun	Master Dowel	Nov 22, 2019	5243	Yes
17-2-13 Master Dowel Structural Evaluation Final Report.pdf	application/pdf	800	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Jan 03, 2020	5284	Yes
Chicago Fiberglass Dowel Bar Case Study Report.docx	application/docx	3669	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Jan 03, 2020	5285	Yes
Dowel Basket Spec Drawing.pdf	application/pdf	97	1075 Brad Zaun	Master Dowel	Nov 22, 2019	5245	Yes
DowelBarData (IL Tollway & Orchard).xlsx	application/xlsx	24	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Nov 25, 2019	5246	Yes
GSSI-DowelBarTieBarLocatingwithGPR(GFRP).pdf	application/pdf	842	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Nov 25, 2019	5247	Yes
GSSI-StructureScanMiniXTBrochure (GFRP).pdf	application/pdf	373	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Nov 25, 2019	5248	Yes
Idaho Trans Dept Qualified Product List Approval.pdf	application/pdf	112	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Nov 25, 2019	5249	Yes
Master Dowel.Direct.Wholesale Pricing 5.1.2018.pdf	application/pdf	89	1075 Brad Zaun	Master Dowel	Nov 22, 2019	5244	Yes
RE Buan-Question form Master Dowel.msg	application/octet-stream	1654	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Nov 25, 2019	5250	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KyTC	1066 Brad Frazier Agency	Y Approve	Recommend approval for an experimental application. Consider doing a forensic follow up to determine if proposed product could cause an increase maintenance liability for the Cabinet.	Mar 03, 2020	2631
KYTC	313 Michael T. Black, P.E. Agency	Y Approve	Recommend approve for experimental application. Since weight is vastly different from commonly used material redesign of structures containing this product would be necessary. Final approval of this product would need concurrence from Highway Design as well as Structural Design (if applicable).	Dec 13, 2019	2588
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	Y Approve	Consider for experimental application based upon Design agreement, review and accommodation. Contractor would be required to submit proposed design revision for consideration.	Nov 27, 2019	2578

NEW PRODUCTS EXPLANATION OF PHASES
Phase 1		Product has been submitted and is pending initial review by the chairman of the committee.
Phase 2		The product is under preliminary review by appropriate sections(s)/Division(s) and awaiting recommendations(s) to the chair from the appropriate section(s)/division(s). Minimal study of available literature is necessary at this stage.
Phase 3		Product is under detailed laboratory and/or literature review by the New Product Review Committee.
Phase 4		Product has been approved for experimental use by the New Product Review Committee. The product may be used on a limited basis; however, change orders must be submitted and approved prior to use of the product. The product will be monitored for performance for two years, but the performance period may be changed depending on the type of product and susceptibility to weathering. If the product performs poorly and poses a safety risk, the product may be removed before scheduled replacement.
Phase 5		The product has been approved for use by the New Products Review Committee. The contractor must have the product approved by the KYTC and the Federal Highway Administration (if applicable) prior to use of the product on a project. Standard Specifications or Special Notes are being developed for this type of material/product.
Phase 6		Current specifications exist for this type of product. It may be requested that the manufacturer submit samples, NTPEP test data, and/or provide requested information to have the product approved and placed on the List of Approved Materials (if applicable).
Phase 7		Product has been sent the New Product Review Committee for final approval consideration.
Phase 8		Not a product to be evaluated by the New Products Review Committee.
Phase 9		Specifications exist for product however, there is no List of Approved Materials for this type of product at this time. Product may be used provided it meets the required specification or special condition(s) listed.
Phase 10		Product has been approved and specifications or special note exists.
Phase 11		Product is approved for use however there is no KYTC specification or special note. Product must meet manufacturer specifications and must have KYTC approval before use.
Phase 12		Product has been experimentally approved previously and is currently under evaluation on select projects. Not permitted on future projects until field evaluations are complete.
Phase 13		Product not approved for use in Kentucky highway or bridge construction.


Generic Name:
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Master Dowel
Address: 718 SE Surfine Dr.
	Ankeny, Iowa 50021

Background description of company and its products:
	Master Dowel is manufactured in Ankeny, Iowa. 100% American made, fiberglass comes from Ohio, steel comes from Texas. GFRP Dowels and Baskets
Recommended Uses-Primary: Reinforcing Steel (REBAR and WWR)
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Reinforcing Steel (REBAR and WWR)
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	100% noncorrosive, 1/3 weight of steel (labor & freight savings), priced less or equal to epoxy coated steel
General Composition of Material:
	Boron-free E-Glass greater than 75% by weight, vinyl base resin (content lab test included)
Date introduced on Market: 2015-10-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Epoxy Coated Steel Dowels
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.):
Royalty Cost:
Cost Per Unit in Place:

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? Yes
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? Yes. Samples can be provided
Free for Laboratory Testing
Free for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: ASTM: Fed. Spec.: FHWA-HRT06-106 KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Yes 25 other state DOT's
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Idaho transportation Department, meet Ohio DOT FRP Dowel standards.
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: www.masterdowel.com

This information is filed by Brad Zaun on Nov 22, 2019
Contact Information:
	Master Dowel
	718 SE Surfine Dr.
	Ankeny, Iowa 50021
	Phone: 515-777-2939
	Email: brad@masterdowel.com


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